Zapp a startup based in the UK had unveiled its I300 scooter in October 2018.Zapp’s new bike controlled by lightweight lithium batteries and a support free air-cooled inside perpetual electric engine.
The batteries are made simple to-utilize and can be expelled and connected to any family attachment.
To empower riders to get the best out of this new electric bike, the i300 additionally incorporates the choice to choose ‘regenerative braking’, which returns vitality when the rider closes the throttle.
Zapp trust this stopping mechanism will enable the rider to increase additional range for their adventures and increment the life span of the brakes.
Different highlights incorporate a 140/60 ultra-low-profile nitrogen-filled back tire, front brakes include a cross-penetrated vented full-drifting plate, four-cylinder caliper, and ABS.
There are likewise dynamic rate gas-filled topsy turvy front forks with a back Coilover pushrod and mono back swing arm suspension motivated by superbikes.
Specifications
Vehicle Type
| EU Category | L3e -A2 |
Engine
| Type | Air-cooled Interior permanent rare earth magnet electric motor |
| Max. output | 14 kW (20hp) @ 3,000 rpm in Zapp mode |
| Max. torque | 587 Nm at rear wheel in Zapp mode |
Performance / fuel consumption
| Maximum speed | 96 km/h (electronically governed) |
| Acceleration 0-50 km/h | 2.35 s |
| Acceleration 0-70 km/h | 4.10 s |
| Range | 60-90 km with both batteries in ECO mode |
| Regen | Selectable regen when throttle shut, range extension up to 10-20% possible |
Electrical system
| Battery | Air-cooled super compact lithium-ion high voltage battery |
| Battery capacity (gross) | 1.25 kWh per battery x 2 |
| Battery voltage | 48 V (nominal) |
| Battery weight | 5kgs per battery x 2 |
Power transmission
| Drive | Swing-arm centred carbonfibre belt drive with 6.9:1 single reduction ratio via secondary carbonfibre belt |
Chassis / brakes
| Frame | Chrome-moly steel tube underbone/aluminium load-bearing exoskeleton |
| Front wheel location / suspension | Upside-down fork Ø 31 mm, spring pre-load manually adjustable with finite settings |
| Rear wheel location / suspension | Single-sided swing arm with direct-link spring strut, spring pre-load manually adjustable with finite settings |
| Suspension travel front / rear | 99 mm / 60 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,387 mm |
| Castor | 77 mm |
| Steering head angle | 80° |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium wheels |
| Rim, front | 3.50 x 14″ |
| Rim, rear | 4.50 x 14″ |
| Tyres, front | 120/70 R 14 |
| Tyres, rear | 140/60 R 14 |
| Brake, front | Full floating single 250mm Ø disc, 4-piston floating caliper |
| Brake, rear | Full floating single 190mm Ø disc, 1-piston floating caliper |
| ABS | Single Channel ABS |
Dimensions / weights
| Length | 1905 mm |
| Width (incl. mirrors) | 968 mm |
| Height (excl. mirrors) | 1193 mm |
| Seat height, unladen weight | 750 mm |
| Unladen weight, road ready, both batteries | 90 kgs |
| Permitted total weight | 250 kgs |
| Payload (with standard equipment) | 160 kgs |
| Carrying capacity | 2 passengers / max. 150kg |
| Warranty | 24 months |
| Emission | zero |
The price of this scooter starts at 6,300 Euros in Europe. However, it may happen that the price may go up due to various other aesthetics like graphics and components like seats and other accessories.
As per Zapp pre-orders from Great Britain Portugal, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and Switzerland are accepted.
Source : Zapp
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